Research & Policy Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Parramatta, Australia NSW Government -Education and Skills Reform Full time

**1 x Ongoing Full Time position**:

- **Our team is located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available**:

- **Salary ranges from $89,707 to $98,982 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**:

- **Convenient access to major public transport hubs in Parramatta**:

- **We value the time you put into your work - Recognised through flex leave entitlements**

**About the Department of Education**
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

**About the Schools Policy unit**
The Schools Policy unit sits within the Schools Policy and Evidence Directorate.

This team drives collaboration across the Department and beyond to identify and solve key policy challenges for the schooling system. This includes collaboration with students, teachers and school communities, internal and external stakeholders, as well as key experts from across Australia and globally, and ensures that the Department’s response to emerging challenges is informed by strong evidence and deep thinking.

**About the role**
The role undertakes research, analysis and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations and contribute to the effective operation of the Schools Policy directorate. The role liaises and consults with other areas of the Department and a range of external stakeholders to seek and provide information and advice.

**About you**
Do you want to work for the Department of Education in a role where you will establish a solid evidence base to back the decisions for the future of public education? If you thrive in an environment where you can solve problems, work with a wide variety of stakeholders, then we would love to hear from you Do you:

- Have a passion for education and policy
- Want to work in a job that makes a positive social impact
- Enjoy critical thinking, analysis and problem solving
- Have strong communication skills - verbal and written
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

**How to apply**
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

- Select a problem that you faced in your workplace and describe the approach and information that you used to analyse the issues. How did this lead you to your recommendations? (300 word limit)
- Describe a time you have had to use your communication and collaboration skills. How did you negotiate with stakeholders and support the project to deliver a successful outcome. (300 word limit)

**This is a child-related role. **As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

**Closing date** 17 July 2023 at 11:59pm.
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._


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